Job Description

BANDARANAIKE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

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Positions in the BCIS Library

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) is a leading research and education institution specializing in International Relations and related subjects.

The BCIS library plays a crucial role in supporting its teaching and research programs, claiming one of the most extensive collections of books, journals, and documents on the subject in the country. Currently, the Library of BCIS has initiated a programme to expand its scope and impact. The BCIS is seeking experienced, qualified, and dedicated individuals willing to contribute to the library's services in the capacity of (i) Assistant Librarian and (ii) Library Assistant.

Assistant Librarian

  • Qualifications and Skills
  • A degree in Library Science or any other related field

Good communication skills.

Training or work experience in the library science field is preferred.

Job description:

Assisting in managing the library, Acquisition of library materials, Collection management, handling donations of library materials and membership issues, managing the reference desk, Resources sharing and Inter-library corporation activities, Current awareness activities and user-education sessions.

Salary Scale applicable to the post: LKR. 60,000-10,000 X 8 - 140,000.00 PM.

Age: between 25 to 40 years

Library Assistant

  • Qualifications and Skills
  • Education up to GCE (A/L) in any field of subject.
  • Good background knowledge in the Library and Information Science field (minimum a Diploma in Library and Information Science) from a recognized institute.
  • Good Communication skills.

Job Description:

Assisting in all library operations, Processing of new library materials, Cataloguing library materials and Data entry in the Library Management System, helping with the reference desk, Shelving and maintaining the bookshelves in correct order, Maintaining office files and any other work designated by the Librarian.

Salary Scale applicable to the post: LKR. 50,000 - 5,000 x 08 - 90,000.00 PM

Age: between 25 to 35 years

Potential candidates can email their CVs with a covering letter addressed to the Chief Administrative Officer BCIS to [email protected]

Application Submission Deadline: 30 April 2024

Chief Administrative Officer

Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) BMICH

Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07.

Tel No.: 011-2682298

Fax No.: 011-2691176

e-mail: [email protected]